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DE53 BEJ

2003 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,316 mi
Last recorded104,316 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW X595,413 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 BEJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 104,316 miles

self levelling suspension disconnected

Pass 6 Mar 2019

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2019

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 100,368 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

self levelling suspension inactive

Pass 23 Feb 2018

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front headlamp poor beam image

Fail 23 Feb 2018

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front headlamp poor beam image

Pass 16 Nov 2016 95,817 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 94,068 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 94,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 93,352 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf side mirror cracked

rear exhaust heat shield loose

wipers smeary

Pass 20 Nov 2013 90,536 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 90,516 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 87,657 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 84,406 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 79,333 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 79,204 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 72,486 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 67,117 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 64,249 miles

unable to determine rest of suspension/steering up to scratch due to balljoint play

Fail 14 Nov 2007 64,249 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

unable to determine rest of suspension/steering up to scratch due to balljoint play

Pass 17 Aug 2006 44,789 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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DE53 BEJ is a 2003 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 95,413 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE53 BEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DE53 BEJ is a 2003 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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